29. Lincoln Continental
Back in the late ’50s, Ford’s luxury division, Lincoln, was much behind Cadillac in sales numbers, as well as popularity and style. Despite building big, luxurious cruisers with powerful engines, those late ’50s Lincolns just weren’t good enough or as nice looking as those comparable Cadillacs. But when Ford decided this has to change, the 1961 Lincoln Continental was born. When Lincoln revealed their new model, the automotive public was stunned. The beautiful elegance, conservative use of chrome, straight lines, and futuristic design transformed the four-door luxury model into a work of modern art.
All of a sudden, their sales doubled. The new Continental even became the official car of the White House because of its stately appearance and restrained elegance. The best exterior feature was the suicide doors, with the rear doors opening towards the traffic. Of course, this wasn’t the best solution, but it added to the charm of the Continental. Interestingly, Lincoln offered a cool-looking four-door convertible model that proved to be extremely popular and unique in the market.